GM pushing towards offering wireless power is an option while Toyota has it already

The ability to charge your mobile phone with no wires inside your car may become a common feature across many models. Powermat Technologies is already going to offer wireless smartphone charging inside some 2014 model GM vehicles, including the Chevrolet Volt. GM is an investor in Powermat and is one of a handful of companies looking to add wireless charging technology inside their vehicles.

Wireless charging technology allows users to simply set the phone down in a certain area of the vehicle console or dash to recharge without having to deal with wires or adapters. The wireless charging solutions use a coil that receives electricity from a magnetic field when placed on the Powermat-enabled surface. However, one catch to adding wireless charging inside vehicles is that the phones require special cases in order to charge.

Wireless charging is a promising field in the real of “connected” automobiles, but the segment is fragmented with several industry groups promoting competing standards. Powermat is part of the Power Matters Alliance, which also counts BlackBerry and AT&T as members.

“We continue to work with Powermat to bring their technologies to GM products, but for competitive reasons we’re not discussing specifics at this time,” Dan Flores said. “The technology continues to move forward.”

Toyota is another the companies offering wireless charging with wireless charging available in its Avalon Limited sedan, while Dodge offers wireless charging inside its Dart compact car.